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Microsoft Imagine Cup
Offered by Microsoft for Startups
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Overview
A global student startup competition run by Microsoft, with two tracks: Launch (for early-stage, MVP-level teams) and Scale (for student-led startups with active users or revenue, having raised up to $5 million). India is an eligible country. The 2026 cycle's final submissions closed in January 2026; the 2027 cycle had not yet opened as of the most recent check.
Eligibility
- Participants must be 18 or older as of the program's stated cutoff date
- Must be an enrolled student at an accredited institution during the eligibility window
- From a country not under U.S. export restrictions
- Teams of 1 to 4, which may be cross-institution and cross-country
Funding Purpose
Scale track World Champion: $100,000 plus 1:1 mentorship with Microsoft's CEO. Launch track winner: $50,000.
Application Process
Apply via the official Imagine Cup site; the 2026 cycle has closed. Check the site for the next cycle's opening.
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How to Apply
- 1Click "Apply Now" above and submit your application directly on the official page.
- 2The offering organisation screens applications against its own eligibility criteria.
- 3Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a pitch or interview round.
- 4The final decision rests solely with the offering organisation.
- 5There is no guarantee of funding at any stage.
Before You Apply
- ZeedFund is an independent tracker, not the offering organisation or a funding body.
- Verify current eligibility, funding amount, and deadline on the official page before applying. Details can change after we last verified them.
- Once you apply, all follow-up (screening updates, interview or pitch invites, and the final decision) comes directly from the facilitator, incubator, or investor, never from ZeedFund. Check their application portal or email yourself for status updates; we won't have visibility into it.